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Evening business for 10 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Huge amount of nervousness' over Air NZ warning
The airline has warned it may need to adjust its network and schedule over volatile fuel prices.
Companies fined $420k after sale eliminates competition
The Commerce Commission filed proceedings against Alderson Logistics and associated company Supa Shavings, over the acquisition of ABS Carriers in 2022.
Air NZ lead market volatility
The latest on financial market volatility on the back of spiking oil prices as Air New Zealand suspends its earning guidance. Business commentator, NBR journalist Nicholas Pointon, also discusses… Audio
NZ economy 'on precipice' as markets wobble, oil price rises
Wider inflation, beyond just at the pump, may have already begun, an economist warns Audio
Market Update for 10 March 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 10 March 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Some regions miss out on SuperGold grocery discounts
If you have a SuperGold card, then you'll know today is the day to do your weekly grocery shop. Many supermarkets offer people aged 65 and over a 5% discount on Tuesdays - but it's not a nationwide… Audio
Advocacy group calls for National Fuel Security Plan to be activated
The Wise Response Society wants more action from the government in the face of what could be "massive economic disruption" caused by global fuel shortages.
Global stocks slide as oil soars past US$100 on Mideast war
US President Donald Trump has said the price spike was a "small price to pay" to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, as the war showed no signs of easing.
More scope for private sector to ease public healthcare woes, report says
The Westpac report found the public health system was under growing presssure, with an ageing population and wider social challenges pushing demand ever further beyond capacity.
One in two large businesses successfully attacked by cybercriminals in last year
A new business cyber security report indicates 61 percent suffered a serious business disruption, including extortion in one-in-five cases.
Evening business for 9 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
NZ sharemarket takes hit as investors rattled by war
New Zealand's sharemarket has taken a hit today as economic ripples from the war in the Middle East, are felt further afield. The NZX50 joined other markets in the region, including Australia, Japan… Audio
Insolvencies have spiked - would a law change help?
Analysis: New Zealand has been experiencing a striking rise in company failures, focusing attention on the role of directors when facing financial trouble.
Drivers flock to pumps as oil price surges past US$100 a barrel
Petrol stations were busy on the weekend, as the price of Brent Crude hit US$100 a barrel. Audio
Fonterra's $4.22b sale of Mainland Group unconditional
It said all required regulatory approvals and sale conditions had been satisfied and was expected to be completed by the end of the month.